Old Castle Archdale – Rossmore Point Beacon loop from Lisnarrick

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Old Castle Archdale – Rossmore Point Beacon loop from Lisnarrick

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Old Castle Archdale – Rossmore Point Beacon loop from Lisnarrick

01:21

18.7km

160m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.5 km for 148 m

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Parking

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7.22 km

Old Castle Archdale

Highlight • Forest

Old Castle Archdale is situated on Castle Hill within a 520 hectare coniferous and mixed broadleaved forest. The castle was built in the 1600s and was the main castle on …

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8.48 km

View of Tom's Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views over Lough Erne toward Tom's Island. Tom's Island is actually no longer an island, but once was before the lough was lowered.

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9.20 km

View of the Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.6 km

Castle Archdale Courtyard Buildings

Highlight • Monument

During WW2 Castle Archdale was a major base for flying boats and housed up to 2,500 people. Buildings such as these would have been a central location for the RAF …

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14.4 km

Castle Archdale Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

A hive of activity, the marina at Castle Archdale is full of things to do. Why not park your bike and pedal on water on one of the hydrobikes? Kayaks, …

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14.8 km

Rossmore Point Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

A white beacon marks the location of Rossmore Point. There is a bench to sit on here where you can enjoy serene views over Lough Erne.

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14.8 km

View of Lower Lough Erne and Islands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take in the fabulous views of Lower Lough Erne from this point.

Directly ahead you will see Crevinisaughy and Inishmakill island.

These are one of the many islands found in …

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